About the role#
The Brookings Institution is seeking a research intern for the Workforce of the Future program within the Global Economy and Development department. This role offers an opportunity to apply academic theory to real-world policy research. Interns work alongside subject matter experts for a 12-week term during Winter 2027. This is a paid, full-time position requiring 30 to 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist with background research and literature reviews.
- Gather data from primary and secondary sources.
- Clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
- Formulate research questions and perform statistical analysis.
- Run regressions and create tables and figures for research projects.
- Focus on topics including the future of work, the effects of AI, industrial policy, and economic mobility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior undergraduate or as a graduate student.
- Degree focus in economics, public health, mathematics, data science, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
- Proficiency in R, Python, or Stata.
- Experience with data visualization and large datasets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background investigation.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
- Interns must be located in the United States for the duration of the term.
- Work cannot be performed from Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington.
About The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit think tank based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1916, the organization conducts research on public policy and governance. Its work spans local, national, and global levels. The institution employs between 201 and 500 people.
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